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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,704.89, 210,742.72 and 88,176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,704.89, 210,742.72 and 88,176.85 is: 121,689.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,704.89 : 210,742.72 = 88,176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,704.89/210,742.72 = 88,176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,704.89x = 210,742.72 × 88,176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,704.89x = 18,582,628,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,582,628,462.73/152,704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,689.81

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